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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Mind The Gap And Timing Also While Boarding Train
New Delhi: Boarding or alighting from a moving train is a deadly risk. In Delhi alone, this has taken a toll of 216 lives and injured 93 in 27 months. Data released by the Delhi division of Railway Protection Force highlights a troubling pattern of accidents occurring at railway stations, most of them caused by passengers trying to board or exit moving trains. In 2023, 98 people died and 37 others sustained injuries and the statistics for 2024 are similarly grim — 105 died and 48 were injured. And in the first three months of 2025,13 people lost their lives and eight were injured. One such tragic incident took place in March , when a 62-year-old man died after being run over while trying to catch a moving train at New Delhi Railway Station. "He was attempting to catch a train to Amritsar," an RPF officer said. "He was still on the pedestrian bridge footbridge when most of the train had already left the station. He ran to catch the last coach but slipped and fell under the train." One common reason why people recklessly rushed for their trains was because they arrived at the station just moments before their train's departure. In other cases, individuals alighted during short halts and hurried to get back in when the train moved again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo "For instance, during a two-minute stop, some passengers got off to buy water bottles. The train had started moving when he tried to board again. They slipped and fell," an officer explained. The policemen noted that travellers, especially those heading to work or attending to urgent matters, often found themselves rushing and taking unnecessary risks. Some passengers even attempt to disembark while the train is approaching the platform. Accidents also occur when trains are yet to come to a complete halt at the platform but passengers rush to climb into their compartments. In an effort to curb such incidents and save lives, the railway police launched the Jeevan Raksha operation across various railway stations where RPF personnel risk their own lives to save others. The initiative had some success. In 2023, RPF personnel saved 125 individuals who were in danger of being injured or killed by trains. In 2024, the force rescued 23 people, and in 2025 so far, two lives have been saved. Another RPF officer said that awareness drives were being carried out to educate passengers about the dangers of boarding or deboarding from moving trains. "Our personnel regularly inform passengers about such risks. Verbal warnings are issued, and officers are stationed near moving trains on the platforms to physically stop people from attempting to get on or off," the officer claimed. Patrolling has been intensified during train arrivals and departures to check careless passenger behaviour. "This allows us to react quickly in case someone tries to board a moving train or accidentally falls. Immediate response can often prevent serious injuries or fatalities," the officer said. Despite these efforts, officials emphasised that the ultimate responsibility lies with the passengers. They urged the public to prioritise safety and avoid taking reckless decisions.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- The Hindu
Railway Protection Force seizes ganja worth ₹4.05 crore, liquor worth ₹13.16 lakh in crackdown on smuggling via rail
In a series of successful operations throughout 2024–25, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the South Western Railway (SWR) has intensified its efforts to combat criminal activities on trains, resulting in major seizures and arrests. As part of Operation Satark, a campaign specifically targeting the unlawful transportation of alcohol via the rail network, RPF personnel booked 94 cases and apprehended two suspects. Liquor worth ₹13.16 lakh was confiscated during these crackdowns. Operation NARCOS A more critical success emerged from Operation NARCOS, a targeted initiative against drug trafficking. RPF teams filed 66 cases and arrested 25 individuals involved in smuggling narcotics. The operation led to the seizure of 441.30 kg of ganja, with an estimated market value of ₹4.05 crore. 'Drug traffickers tend to misuse long-haul trains to shift narcotics across state lines, thinking they can evade detection due to the speed and anonymity the railway system offers,' said a senior official from the South Western Railway. 'To counter this, our surveillance teams — equipped with plainclothes officers and sniffer dogs — have been deployed tactically to keep a close watch at railway stations and inside trains,' he added. Jeevan Raksha initiative Beyond crime prevention, the RPF has also been active in saving lives under the Jeevan Raksha initiative, rescuing six male passengers who were found in perilous situations across the railway network. Lost and found In yet another effort by SWR, the force has helped passengers retrieve 669 lost or stolen items, collectively valued at more than ₹49.47 lakh. The recovered goods included 207 mobile phones, 61 laptops, 44 gold ornaments, 58 cash-related recoveries, and 290 miscellaneous baggage items. 'Our personnel are committed to passenger safety, whether it involves thwarting smuggling operations or ensuring that a misplaced phone or life-threatening incident receives immediate attention. Maintaining a proactive presence across stations has been key to our success,' official said.
